Transfer files

When you transfer a file to your iOS or iPadOS device, you create a copy of the original file. When you update the transferred file on your device, the data entered in FileMaker Go is not automatically synced to the original file. Data must be imported or updated manually. See FileMaker Go Development Guide.

Notes 

• To transfer a file that includes container fields that store data externally to your device, you must first embed the container data. In FileMaker Pro, use the Save a Copy As command and choose self-contained copy (single file). Then transfer the copy.

• Close a file before transferring it.

  Important  A file must not be open in FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server before copying it to your device.

Transfer files using a sharing option

1. If you are working in a file, tap , then tap Launch Center .

2. Tap My Apps .

3. Depending on your device, tap On My iPhone or On My iPad.

   1. To transfer a file to FileMaker Go on your device, do one of the following:

      • Tap , then choose the file to transfer.

      • macOS: To transfer a file directly to your device, use AirDrop.

   2. To transfer a file from your device, do one of the following:

      • Touch and hold a file, then tap Share. Choose an option for transferring the file. See Choose a sharing option.

      • To transfer one or more files from your device, tap Select. Tap the files to transfer or tap Select All, then tap . Choose an option for transferring the files. See Choose a sharing option.

Transfer files using iTunes (macOS 10.14 Mojave or earlier and Windows)

1. Connect your device to your computer.

2. If the device is locked, enter the passcode.

3. In iTunes, select your device, then click File Sharing.

4. Select FileMaker Go from the list of apps.

5. To transfer files:

   • to your device, drag the files from your computer to the FileMaker Go Documents pane.

   • from your device to your computer, drag the files from the FileMaker Go Documents pane to your computer.

Transfer files using Finder (macOS 10.15 Catalina or later)

1. Connect your device to your computer.

   If the device is locked, enter the passcode.

2. In the Finder sidebar, select your device under Locations.

3. Select Files.

4. To transfer files:

   • to your device, drag the files from your computer to the FileMaker Go folder.

   • from your device to your computer, drag the files from the FileMaker Go folder to your computer.